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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model GH5176XP
8204923/4619-652-64181
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 ® Microwave System – ACCUWAVE Technology.........................5 Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................6 Turntable ...............................................................
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing risk of electric shock. to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT operated in the “PAN BROWN
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you WARNING have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A B DE F G C Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
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Sensor Cooking Cooking Rack The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra The microwave system features the 6th SENSE™ cooking cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. system. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder rack. cooking times to various
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Progress Bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all 15 lines (all 3 segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is complete. Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of the following: cooking power, cook time a
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3. Touch TIMER SET-OFF or START. If not touched within 5 seconds, “START?” will appear on the Clock display. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. To Set: When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 1 tone will sound. 1. Touch CLOCK. If the Timer is active in the display, touch TIMER SET-OFF t
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable Cooking Guidelines and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, Covering causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and the food. reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a li
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Power Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, Paper Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by 70%=7=Medium-High. Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Napkins Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, fo
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To Use the 6th SENSE™ System: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged Cooking in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven To Use: cavity are dry. 1. Touch COOK TIME. 1. Touch one of the SENSOR pads. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. The microwave oven will automatically turn on when Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than POPCORN, BAKED POTATOES or DINNE
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6. Touch START. To Use Preset Cooking: 1. Touch COOK. The display will count down each of the cook times. A “1,” “2” and “3” will appear on the display during their respective 2. Touch number pad from chart stages. or When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods. of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound 3. Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Canned Vegetables, every minute for 15 minutes. French Toast an
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Two or More Plates To use the Defrost control: Two 10¼" (26 cm) plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish 1. Touch DEFROST. larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For 2. Touch the number pad 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger or dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and bottom Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods. (if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” sectio
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4. Touch START. The display will count down the soften time. Kids Menu The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide. every minute for 15 minutes. 5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or FOOD CODE KIDS MENU QUANTI
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To Steam: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged Simmer Cooking and Steaming in for 2¹⁄₂ minutes and fill the dish with at least ¹⁄₄ cup (60 mL) of Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, water when using the colander. More water may be needed when casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to not using the colander. Place the steamer vessel on the center of cook pasta. the turntable. 1. Touch STEAM/SIMMER. To Simmer: 2. Touch number pad
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE STEAMER VESSEL General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and ■ Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes. the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning ■ Dishwasher: products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless The steamer vessel is dishwasher safe. otherwise noted. Stubborn Stains To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive GREASE FILTERS cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution
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3. Remove the burned-out bulb. 4. Replace bulb, using a tissue to handle the bulb, or wearing Replacing Filters cotton gloves. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers. The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a 5. Replace bulb cover and mounting screw. month. Do not operate the microwave oven or vent fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal odor filter cannot be 6. Plug in oven or reconnect power. cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “Gener
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Display shows messages ■ Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker ■ Is the display showing “:”? tripped? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock or to turn it on. ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check For further assistance “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool you still need help, follow the instructions below. Corporation with any questions or concerns at: When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances model and serial number of your appliance. This information will Customer Inte
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® WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the secon
